What is Carbon Fibre Fabric?

Carbon fibre fabric is just like other fabrics except it uses carbon fibres instead of cotton, nylon, polyester, etc. The weave is coarser than fabrics used for clothing, it is more like a heavy canvas. Carbon fibre fabric needs to be laminated with a matrix (i.e. resin) to form a rigid structure.

Why are there different weaves of carbon fibre fabric?

Carbon fiber comes in different weaves optimized for different uses. For example, the standard twill weave is a good all-purpose fabric. Unidirectional fabric is good for adding strength and stiffness in one direction. Plain weave is good for delicate layups and some patterns are just designed for a unique look!

What’s the difference between carbon fibre fabric and prepreg?

Prepreg is a version of carbon fiber that already has a tacky resin impregnated into it. Both carbon fiber fabric and prepreg can be cut and formed into all sort of shapes. Unlike carbon fiber fabric which can be made at room temperature, prepreg requires elevated temperatures and pressure to cure properly.

Carbon Fibre Shin Guard – Size L

$72.05 incl. GST

Length: 195 mm
Width: 900 mm / 650 mm
Wall Thickness: 1 mm

Colour: 2×2 twill carbon fibre weave finish
Type: 100% 24T carbon fibre
Appearance: High Gloss
Resin Matrix: Epoxy

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Description

Enhanced Composites carbon fibre shin guards are made from 3 layers of 100% carbon fibre and is one of the lightest and most durable shin pads on the market.

These shin pads are very thin. 1mm of carbon fibre gives as much protection as 20mm of plastic. The back of the shin guard is covered with 3mm Neoprene protective foam that absorbs any strong impacts. That makes the shin guard has a total thickness of 7mm.

Enhanced Composites shin pads are very light. The shin guards weigh from 35 to 53 gr depending on what size you order. That is extremely light and will result in you not even noticing that you are wearing them.

Applications: Soccer, hockey, football, or any other activity that exposes the shins to potential impact.

Surface treatment: UV, dust-free gloss

Test report: 380MM, weight 20KG, high frontal impact

Press 150KG on the front

They come in a carbon fibre texture zipped pouch to be carried around.